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American parents around the world?

I’m working on a little project about parenting around the world. We’re specifically looking for American or Canadian parents who are living abroad with their children. Do you know anyone who fits that description? If so, I’d be really thrilled to chat with them. Please email americanparentsabroad (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you so much! xoxo(Top photos of our parents with us in France; bottom photo of a boy in Madrid by The Sartorialist)

We're moving (with our newborn!) to Edinburgh, Scotland in September for three years. :) But as of right now, I can't think of anyone currently doing this. Maybe you'll do a similar project in the future!

My parents were Americans living abroad as missionaries! Lived in Japan for 30 years and raised me there. My mother now specializes in everything third-culture kid (particularly in the realm of education). They came back to the States 9 years ago, when I came back for college. Can't wait to read all about your project!

Other way around but my husband and I are British parents to our American daughter! She was born while we were living in Greenville, SC. W e are now back in the UK raising her as dual nationality - it's cool!

My sister is living in Barcelona with her 4 year-old and 10-month old twins. I also have friends who recently moved to Amsterdam with their 2 and 4-year olds. I'll write! They are all super cool people so hopefully they will share some of their awesomeness.

We are American parents of four (12,10,8,5) and are living aborad in New Zealand after living two years in East Africa. Considering a move abroad? I knew the Brooklyn house hunt was challenging..... ;)

I'd love to hear more about your project! We've been living abroad for four years-two years in the Philippines and now in Finland. If it's helpful I know many other American (and a least one Canadian) living abroad with their kids and I'm sure they'd love to help out as well.

I sent an email to a friend who is living in the middle east with two small children and a third on the way! She is back in the US to have baby #3 and then back to the middle east. Can't wait to hear all about the project! Loved the pics...

I just discovered your blog and I don't really fit in your description, because I am French and I live in the USA and trust me, it's a whole different world. I lived in Canada before. My son is 22 months old. Your project is really interesting! I look forward to looking at the pictures!

I just discovered your blog and I don't really fit in your description, because I am French and I live in the USA and trust me, it's a whole different world. I lived in Canada before. My son is 22 months old. Your project is really interesting! I look forward to looking at the pictures!

You should check out Jen at www.worldwidewatercooler.com, I've known her through social media for years. She's Canadian from Vancouver, married to another Canadian and they have a 2 year old son. They moved to Oxford, UK several months ago and are living the expat life over there!

I can't think of anyone yet for your project, but it sounds so interesting.

Here's an article that I read years ago about a Canadian woman living in rural Mongolia with her baby that you might like. This article is so amazing that I still think of it often years later. I bet you'll find some more amazing stories like this as you do your research, and I can't wait to read what you find!

We have been in Auckland for 13 months now, and it is a spectacular place to raise a kid. It is chock full of resources for families, and living in an island paradise isn't too bad for grown-ups either!

Very interested to read this! I'm not a parent, but I am an American nanny to a 4 year old (whose parents are English and Australian). It's quite fun, and so different from nanny positions I've had in the states.

Joanna, I can't wait to read this post! My husband and I live in Thailand and can't wait to start our little family over here. I love reading blogs about other expat families, good luck with your search! Ruth

Joanna, we have corresponded a bit before. I'm currently living in Hong Kong, but moved here recently from Malaysia and do a travel and fashion blog. There are tons of parents here from the US with small kids and I don't know how they do it...especially in this major Asian city! I will pass along your blog to see if they would like to contact you. Or if you have specific questions, you can email me anytime! I'm not sure if you remember, but I sent you an email some time ago about your blog that you said "made your day" - haha! Please let me know if I can be of any help.

Great idea Joanna! I'm American living in Brazil with my Brazilian husband, but no kids yet! We basically plan on staying here, but I usually tell people we are here until further notice! You never know where life might take you and I'm always up for an adventure!

My husband and I are Americans currently living in Nicaragua (since 2010). We have a 19 month old daughter who was born here in Nica and baby#2 on the way. Happy to share our experiences as useful. Heather Z (hzornetzer [at] gmail)

I am just finishing up a 5 month stay with my husband and 2.5 yr old in Brazil for my work. It's fun to read through the comments to see all the other American women living abroad and following your blog! I know for me personally your blog has been a daily must for me to feel a sense of normalcy and because sometimes it's just lonely being surrounded by women you cant chat with because you dont speak the language :) So thanks for "chatting" with us!

Hello. I'm an American missionary living in Italy. Would love any info your mom has out there on raising children abroad. I plan on teaching my 2 little ones to read/write in English, etc. but would love feedback. Does she have a blog??

hi there! my husband and i live in paris with our 4 children..ages 18, 14, 10 and 3. we've also lived in germany for 3 years when my oldest was a baby. my second child was born in germany. we love the experience of living abroad and everything that comes with it..good and sometimes not so good! i blog at www.viewsfrommykitchensink.blogspot.com i think this is a fabulous topic..i've read many books about living overseas with children. would love to take part! :)pam